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Dylan McNeill

Dylan McNeill, sports writer

Dylan McNeill is a sports beat writer for The State Hornet. He is a junior who joined The State Hornet in spring 2020. He has previously worked as an arts & entertainment beat writer and as a general rotation staffer. Dylan is majoring in journalism.
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Sacramento State men’s soccer junior midfielder Oscar Govea hits a corner kick against CSU Bakersfield on Oct.13, 2021, at Hornet Field in a 2-0 loss.The Hornets currently average 1.06 goals a match.

Hornets men’s soccer fall 3-0 to UCSB, Big West playoff hopes dwindle

October 22, 2021
Sac State sophomore pitcher Eli Saul throws at John Smith Field for the Hornets on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in a scrimmage against Cal. Saul made 16 appearances in the 2021 season including 13 starts.

Sac State baseball returns with fall scrimmages versus Cal

October 17, 2021
Sac State sophomore forward Titus Washington races past a CSU Bakersfield defender on Wednesday, Oct.13, 2021, at Hornet Field. Washington has one goal and three assists so far this year.

Sac State men’s soccer falls to CSU Bakersfield 2-0

October 14, 2021
Hornet junior midfielder Oscar Govea is tripped up as the ball goes out of play on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, against Saint Marys in a 1-0 loss for the Hornets. The Hornets have averaged just 1.25 goals on the year.

Sac State men’s soccer falls 2-0 to UC Riverside, fail to get shot on goal

October 9, 2021
Jhared Willcot moves the ball upfield against CSU Northridge in a 2-2 tie for the Hornets at Matador Soccer Game Field on Oct. 6, 2021. Willcot had one shot on goal in Wednesdays tie.

Sac State men’s soccer ties 2-2 in another overtime battle

October 7, 2021
Hornets sophomore forward Titus Washington wrestles past a Cal Poly defender in pursuit of the ball Sept. 29, 2021 in a 1-1 tie at Hornet Field. The Hornets home record is now 0-3-1 on the season.

Sac State men’s soccer begins Big West play with 1-1 tie versus Cal Poly

September 30, 2021
Freshman defender Alejandro Padilla heads the ball against the Broncos on Sept. 24, 2021 at the WMU Soccer Complex. The Hornets have allowed one goal or fewer in four straight matches.

Sac State men’s soccer team draws with Western Michigan 1-1 in overtime

September 24, 2021
The Hornets fail to convert a goal scoring opportunity as sophomore defender Genaro Alfaro watches his pass get interrupted against Saint Marys College on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. The Hornets lost 1-0 for the third time this season.

Sac State men’s soccer falls to Saint Mary’s College after controversial call

September 20, 2021
Senior forward Matthew Korpontinos (right) surveys the play as freshman defender Alejandro Padilla (left) defends the play against University of Portland on Monday, Sept.13, 2021. The Hornets picked up their second win of the season Thursday night with a 2-0 victory over University of the Pacific.

Sacramento State men’s soccer team defeat University of the Pacific 2-0

September 17, 2021
Sophomore forward Christo Cervantes drops a University of Nevada, Las Vegas defender as he dribbles the ball in a match on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Cervantes had two shots on goal in Monday night’s loss 1-0 loss to University of Portland.

Sac State men’s soccer falls to University of Portland on the road

September 14, 2021
Sacramento State midfielder Oscar Govea (right) dribbles through University of Nevada, Las Vegas defense as midfielder Axel Ramirez (left) stumbles on a defender on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2021 at Hornet Stadium.The Hornets fell 1-3.

Hornets fall to UNLV 3-1, celebrate the late Arath Chavez

September 11, 2021
Sacramento State freshman midfielder Axel Ramirez shoots a corner in the first half of the game versus Gonzaga University on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 at the Hornet Soccer Field. Gonzaga beat the Hornets with a score of 1-0.

Sac State men’s soccer shutout in 1-0 home opener loss to Gonzaga

September 5, 2021
Former Sacramento State senior forward Alex Bettencourt dribbles the ball past a San Jose State defender at Hornet Field on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Sac State beat San Jose State with a 3-2 score at the Spartan Soccer Complex on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

Sac State men’s soccer picks up first win of season with 3-2 score

September 3, 2021
Sacramento State junior Dawsen Bacho crosses home plate as the team rushes the field after the walk-off win in the bottom of the seventh inning in game one against the University of San Francisco at John Smith Field at Sac State on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Moretto had three at-bats with one hit.

Sac State baseball takes 3 of 4 against University of San Francisco

May 17, 2021
(File photo) Martin Vincelli-Simard crosses home plate following a home run against Texas State on February 28, 2021. The Hornets split their series against California Baptist University despite hitting six home runs over the weekend.

Sac State baseball splits road series with California Baptist University

May 9, 2021
Senior Ryan Walstad receives a ball at first base in the Hornets’ home game against Grand Canyon University on Sunday, May 2, 2021. In five at bats, Walstad claimed all three of Sac State’s RBIs during the game.

Sac State baseball outscored by 26 runs in series loss to Grand Canyon University

May 2, 2021
Sac State baseballs dugout during a loss against Kansas University at Hoglund Ballpark on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The Hornets split their two-game series versus the BIG 12 opponent as they head home to take on Grand Canyon University. Photo courtesy of the University Daily Kansan.

Sac State baseball splits two-game series with Kansas Jayhawks

April 28, 2021
Sac State hitter Matt Smith swings against the Stanford Cardinals on March 29 in a 3-2 Hornet win. Smith became the Sac State leader in hits and RBIs on April 25 against Northern Colorado.

Sac State baseball team splits four-game series with Northern Colorado

April 26, 2021
Matt Smith and Ryan Walstad fielding for the Hornets at John Smith Field. Smith and Walstad are first and second on the team in batting average. (Photos by Deanna Sanchez.)

Senior baseball players Matt Smith, Ryan Walstad lead Hornets through abnormal season

April 23, 2021
Sac State baseball player second year Ryan Tinsley pitches the ball during the game against Seattle University on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Sac State won the game by the score of 11-4.

Sac State baseball snaps 3-game losing streak, salvages series versus Seattle University

April 18, 2021
Senior infielder Ryan Walstad tags one of New Mexicos players as they leap toward first base at Sac States John Smith Field on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The Hornets beat the Aggies by a final score of 4-0.

Hornets baseball team take series versus New Mexico State

April 12, 2021
Sacramento State second baseman Jorge Bojorquez fields a roundball and throws to first in game one of Fridays action. The Hornets held on to win 10-5 at John Smith Field.

Sac State baseball team splits doubleheader against New Mexico State

April 9, 2021
The Sacramento State baseball team rushes the field after Matt Smith’s walk-off hit during the ninth inning of the home game against Stanford University at John Smith Field on Monday, March 29, 2020. The Hornets were named the 24th ranked team on Collegiate Baseball’s top-25 poll on Monday, marking the first top-25 ranking in Sac State history.

Sac State baseball ranked in top 25 for first time in school history

April 5, 2021
Keith Torres (right) guides teammate Trevor Doyle into the plate during the home game against Stanford University at John Smith Field on Monday, March 29, 2021. Doyle scored the second run in the seventh inning against Stanford University to tie the game.

Hornet Baseball: Weekend series canceled due to positive COVID-19 test

April 1, 2021
The Sacramento State baseball team rushes the field after Matt Smith’s walk-off hit during the ninth inning of the home game against Stanford University at John Smith Field on Monday, March 29, 2020. The Hornets were named the 24th ranked team on Collegiate Baseball’s top-25 poll on Monday, marking the first top-25 ranking in Sac State history.

Matt Smith powers Sac State baseball past Stanford 3-2

March 29, 2021
From left to right, Sac State baseball players Keith Torres, Steven Moretto, Ryan Walstad celebrate the Hornets’ win against Dixie State on Friday at John Smith Field.

Hornets baseball takes 3 of 4 as Randall matches school strikeout record

March 28, 2021
FILE PHOTO: Hornet baseball team pitcher Scott Randall pitches against Texas State on February 27. Randall leads the team in wins and innings pitched and is tied for first in strikeouts.

Hornet baseball sweeps Utah Valley, continues winning on the road

March 21, 2021
Each day The State Hornet will recap all the action from the day of sports at Sacramento State.

Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong

March 1, 2021
Sacramento State football and track and field athlete Elijah Dotson runs at a track and field practice at Hornet Stadium on February 13, 2021. “I just want to be that guy, and me working everyday is the best way for me to do it,” Dotson said.

Sac State’s two-sport athlete chases greatness

February 24, 2021
Each day The State Hornet will recap all the action from the day of sports at Sacramento State. Sunday Sac State baseball dropped the rubber match of their series to Arizona State and women’s tennis fell to UC Davis, remaining winless. Graphic by Max Connor

Swarm Report Feb. 21: baseball and women’s tennis lose

February 21, 2021
What to watch for this week in Hornet Sports. Baseball opens against the formidable Arizona State Sun Devils, softball has a home doubleheader against Cal and men’s basketball look to hand Southern Utah their first home loss. Graphic by Max Connor

Hornets’ weekly preview: 5 Sac State games to watch

February 16, 2021
Xzavion Stevenson,22, admiring the Sacramento County and City limit sign. Stevenson recently finished third in the most recent Sac States Got Talent. Photo Courtesy of Xzavion Stevenson.

Sac State student looking to make a difference in Sacramento hip-hop

December 18, 2020
An example of what an Ethicli score looks like on a browser. The extension provides scores on four categories: environmental impact, labor practices, animal welfare and social involvement. Photo courtesy of Billy T. Hernandez.

Sac State student’s free browser extension makes ethical shopping easier

December 15, 2020
Steph Curry photo by by Rus.K is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, Steve Martin photo by ellasportfolio is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, Gordon Ramsay photo by gordonramsaysubmissions is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Graphic made in Canva by Max Connor.

REVIEW: MasterClass offers students one-year membership for $1

September 17, 2020
Sac State Students Joyce Vang, Miguel Forbes and Taylor Hill perform the dance Transfiguration by Bernard Brown in Sacramento/ Black Art of Dance (S/BAD). S/BAD was the last Department of Theatre and Dance performance of the spring semester. Photo courtesy of Bernard Brown.

How Sac State arts students are transitioning to online classes

May 6, 2020
A detailed look at braid work done by fourth year student Ivie Eboigbodin. Photo courtesy of Ivie Eboigbodin.

Sac State students embrace their culture through hair

April 30, 2020
Senior forward Chibueze Jacobs attempts a free throw against Portland State at the Nest on Thursday, Jan. 24. The Hornets dropped their final regular season game on the road to the Vikings 76-72.

Sac State men’s basketball team drops Big Sky play finale 76-72

March 8, 2020
Sac State senior Louis Chabut serves during the doubles set on Friday, March 6 versus University of Hawaii at the Sac State Tennis Courts. The Hornets fell to Hawaii 4-0.

Sac State men’s tennis team drops 9th straight match

March 6, 2020
Racial equality activist Ruby Bridges addresses the crowd during the 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at the Sac State Union Ballroom on Sunday, Jan. 26. Bridges was recognized for being the first Black child to desegregate an elementary school in the south.

Ruby Bridges honored at Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Sac State

January 26, 2020
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